Holby City
Created by Tony McHale, Mal Young
On BBC One
A long-running hospital soap that balances medical crises with ensemble character development, sustaining emotional investment across 23 seasons through a mix of procedural resolution and ongoing personal drama.
Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.
Essence
Ensemble
Robert Powell
Mark Williams
Bob Barrett
Sacha Levy
David Ames
Dominic Copeland
Chizzy Akudolu
Mo Effanga
Rosie Marcel
Jac Naylor
Hugh Quarshie
Ric Griffin
Catherine Russell
Serena Campbell
Guy Henry
Henrik Hanssen
Tina Hobley
Chrissie Williams
Mark Moraghan
Owen Davis
Verona Joseph
Jess Griffin
Patricia Potter
Diane Lloyd
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